KARGU is a portable rotary-wing loitering munition offering ISR, autonomous navigation, and precision strike capabilities for day or night missions.

# STM Defense KARGU – Rotary-Wing Loitering Munition UAV System

The KARGU from STM Defense is a rotary-wing loitering munition system engineered for tactical Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike missions. Portable and operable by a single operator, it supports both autonomous and manual modes and is tailored for rapid deployment in complex operational environments.

Key Features & Capabilities

1. Autonomous Navigation & Control

KARGU integrates an advanced flight control system enabling autonomous navigation, target detection, tracking, classification, and man-in-the-loop engagement. It supports mission abort and return-to-home functions for enhanced operational safety.

2. Payload Flexibility & Precision Strike

Designed to accommodate modular warheads and payloads, KARGU can carry configurations for anti-personnel or armour-penetrating effects. Its EO/IR sensors and onboard processing enable precise target discrimination and reduced collateral risk.

3. Portability & Rapid Deployment

Lightweight and compact, the system can be prepared and deployed rapidly by a single operator. Its ruggedized components ensure reliable performance in harsh and asymmetric warfare conditions.

4. Operational Range & Endurance

KARGU is capable of tactical missions with operational ranges suitable for frontline deployments and endurance optimized for short-duration loitering tasks, depending on payload and mission profile.

5. Situational Awareness & EW Resilience

Equipped with day/night electro-optical and infrared sensors and options for RF seeker payloads, KARGU offers improved situational awareness and resilience against contested electronic environments.